Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
South Carolina State House
Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Finlay Park
Finlay Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Awesome property close to campus. Everything was fabulous. Would have liked to know more of the history of the building - staff did not know
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Room was ok. Not all of the staff were friendly. While I understand the limitations of parking in that area, guests are required to pay an additional amount to park in a garage across of the street seemed excessive. Surely Hyatt could absorb this cost for guest.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Staff was friendly, room was clean, and staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Marriott Columbia
My stay was quiet and restful.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Shops and restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Lantern Columbia
Everything was exceptional and top notch.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Governor's Mansion or Richard Samuel Roberts House while you're exploring the area.
University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
